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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,June 14,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 20. LA21-000032—AL AZAD, 165 BEDERWOOD DR.,VARIANCES—Continued <br /> potentially encroaching and at the front of the property;this property is not harming anyone by their <br /> location. <br /> Curtis explained the way the Applicant has the proposed home oriented puts that home's rear yard <br /> abutting the rear yard of 3580. <br /> Al Azad, 165 Bederwood Drive,tried to look into remodeling the property and brought a few people out <br /> who told him he is wasting his money, and that it is a good thing to rebuild the house.As for the garage, <br /> the roof is connected but the garage is detached right now; it would be an enhancement to the <br /> neighborhood if they put a nice house there. <br /> Johnson moved,Printup seconded,to approve LA21-000032, 165 Bederwood Dr.,Variances <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 21. LA21-000035—DARRIN ROSHA O/B/O ORONO STATION WEST,2160 W.WAYZATA <br /> BLVD,VARIANCE <br /> Barnhart presented a summary packet of information to the Council. Orono Station is seeking variance <br /> approval for second free standing sign that is 95.79 square feet where 63 square feet exists,and three <br /> canopy signs where two are permitted.They also request variances for the canopy to be lit. Staff supports <br /> the number of free-standing signs(2)and the number of canopy signs(3),however Staff does not support <br /> the lighting of the canopy nor the increase in size of the signage for the free-standing sign to 95.79 square <br /> feet.A monument sign size and the changeable copy signs comply with the Code if the Council were to <br /> approve the sign area. Planning Commission reviewed this at the May meeting and recommended <br /> approval of the sign package as presented;they did not see an issue with the larger sign area,recognizing <br /> the characteristics of Wayzata Boulevard and also some competition further down the street in Long <br /> Lake.They also put some weight behind what Marathon proposes or requires from a sign package <br /> perspective for their brand.Barnhart is looking for direction from the Council on either drafting a <br /> resolution of approval or a resolution of denial. <br /> Crosby asked if Marathon has regulations on the sign size. <br /> Barnhart replied they have certain parameters they look for in their franchise agreement and certain <br /> standards they look for. <br /> Mayor Walsh said it is interesting as they do not have a lot of commercial in Orono.As long as it is in <br /> character with what is in Long Lake along the boulevard and they are not creating something crazy,it <br /> would seem to fit and be just fine. <br /> Johnson noted the sign on screen is smaller than the Holiday in Navarre.He does not concern himself <br /> with what Marathon wants. <br /> Crosby and Walsh agreed. <br /> Page 8 of 13 <br />